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‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reboot Nabs Playwright David Auburn To Adapt
The Pulitzer Prize winner behind Proof will tackle the Elizabeth Banks-helmed film for Sony in an effort to create richer characters. (THR)
New York Film Festival Announces Mike Mills’ ’20th Century Women’ As Centerpiece Selection
The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced that Mike Mills’ star-packed 20th Century Women has been picked as the New York Film Festival’s Centerpiece gala. (IW)
Pierce Brosnan’s Thriller ‘I.T.’ Gets Release Date
RLJ Entertainment has acquired all North American rights to the Pierce Brosnan thriller I.T. with plans for a September release in theaters and on demand. (VAR)
‘Homeland’ Elects ‘House Of Cards’ Actress As Its First Female President
Elizabeth Marvel has been cast as Homeland‘s first female President of the United States, to be featured in upcoming Season 6. (TVL)
HBO Cancels Project Greenlight, Matt Damon Says He’ll Shop It Elsewhere
HBO says it will not renew the docuseries, which was executive produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. (VF)
Starz To Adapt British Comedy ‘Peep Show’ For US
Starz plans to adapt hit half-hour British sitcom Peep Show for U.S. audiences. The U.K. version recently concluded a nine-season run across the pond. (WRAP)
Trailer Buzz: ‘Split’
Universal has unveiled the first trailer for Split, the latest film from writer/director M. Night Shyamalan. The film stars James McAvoy as Kevin. (COLL)
‘Marco Polo’ Creator: Netflix Series “Breaking Barriers” On Diversity
While diversity in casting is increasingly front and center, there’s evidence of a reward in greater viewership. Take Netflix’s Marco Polo, the John Fusco-created historical drama that just bowed its Season 2. In a guest column, Fusco lauds Netflix for taking a chance on the show. (DH)